new to gs
11-01-12, 12:31 PM
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new to gs
Hey gs guys, i am the owner of two sc300's one dd stock plus tein coils and wheels. Other is a 1jz vvti project. However I have recently been researching a lot about 01+ gs400s and im preparing to sell my cars to get a 2gs. Love the slightly more luxurious, yet still sporty style, and the 1uz. Would you guys recommend buying a gs4 with 100-150k miles? Curious about longterm longevity. Plan to keep this car for at least a few years. Nothing more than average commutes. I have read nothing but good in my research but would like some personal opinions. Thanks your input/experiences are appreciated!
11-01-12, 12:38 PM
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Toyota makes very reliable motors. My last GS had over 270k on it and still ran strong. Only reason i dont have it anymore is because it was side swiped. I bought another GS the day after because i was happy, not only with the luxury features they have, but also the reliability of the motors.
11-01-12, 12:57 PM
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Toyota makes very reliable motors. My last GS had over 270k on it and still ran strong. Only reason i dont have it anymore is because it was side swiped. I bought another GS the day after because i was happy, not only with the luxury features they have, but also the reliability of the motors.
11-01-12, 04:15 PM
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11-01-12, 09:20 PM
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If you buy a 400 that's been maintained, 100K miles is nothing, bulletproof and strong. Would be a perfect car for you. I say look for the best one you can possibly afford.
11-02-12, 07:38 AM
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Thanks man, im definately going to get the best condition 400 my budget will allow. In az so rust and what not isnt as big of an issue. I will be more concerned with how the vehicle was maintained. Good advice.
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11-02-12, 12:41 PM
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I have GS430.....got the car with 30k on it and I am at 110k now. Never had one problem with the motor.....I can't say the same for the front suspension.
Most reliable car I have owned to date.
Most reliable car I have owned to date.
11-02-12, 01:19 PM
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Thats good to hear, if you dont mind me asking, what happened to your front suspension? And were you speaking about your stock gs suspension? I plan to upgrade to a good set of coilovers, and wheels. Just going to do wheels with a semi aggressive fitment nothing to crazy MAYBE a fender roll front and back but would prefer not to pull. Although thats somewhere down the line. Initially I will run whatever (most likely stock) suspension that comes with the gs i purchase.
11-02-12, 02:04 PM
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I just picked up a 98 GS400 2 weeks ago...It's sweet and now I can concentrate on getting the SC in tip top shape..Do your due diligence.. You won't be disappointed.
11-02-12, 09:07 PM
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Hmm i thought they came in both models, well either way, if i have to i will drop to 2000 if that indeed is the case. Thanks for the tip though, i will continue to read more, though that was some of my research, i read through a lot of the stickies. I havent posted much but have been reading up for some time now.
11-02-12, 09:15 PM
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Didnt doubt you, but indeed you are correct! Gs430 having no e shift makes me slightly disheartened along with switching to electronic throttle instead of cable type, I like the throttle feel more than electrics slight "lag". I like the bump in displacement but i really was looking for a 1 uz so 2000 it is.
and the new GS!
11-03-12, 08:12 PM
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Hey gs guys, i am the owner of two sc300's one dd stock plus tein coils and wheels. Other is a 1jz vvti project. However I have recently been researching a lot about 01+ gs400s and im preparing to sell my cars to get a 2gs. Love the slightly more luxurious, yet still sporty style, and the 1uz. Would you guys recommend buying a gs4 with 100-150k miles? Curious about longterm longevity. Plan to keep this car for at least a few years. Nothing more than average commutes. I have read nothing but good in my research but would like some personal opinions. Thanks your input/experiences are appreciated!